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to learn more about prices at the pump, visit our web site, www.nbr.com, and look for the "nbr-u" tab. >> tom: while gas prices remain over $3 a gallon, the auto industry continues its slow and steady climb next year out of one of the industry's worst slumps ever. that was the prediction today from g.m. north america president mark reuss at the los angeles auto show. g.m. unveiled its first all- electric plug-in at the show, and, as diane eastabrook tonight, the company hopes the spark can give the electric vehicle business the jolt it needs. >> reporter: the chevrolet spark e.v. will hit showrooms in california and oregon next summer. engineers are still testing the pure plug-in so general motors can't say yet how many miles the sub-compact will get on a single charge. what it can say is new technology will allow for faster charging. the spark won't be cheap. with tax incentives, the car's sticker price will be about $25,000, double the price of the gas-powered version. >> when you look at the functionality that this vehicle has and the range we offer-- which we believe is the top of
to learn more about prices at the pump, visit our web site, www.nbr.com, and look for the "nbr-u" tab. >> tom: while gas prices remain over $3 a gallon, the auto industry continues its slow and steady climb next year out of one of the industry's worst slumps ever. that was the prediction today from g.m. north america president mark reuss at the los angeles auto show. g.m. unveiled its first all- electric plug-in at the show, and, as diane eastabrook tonight, the company hopes...
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>> this is nbr. captioning sponsored by wpbt >> tom: good evening. i'm tom hudson. millions remain in the dark tonight, gasoline is running short in new jersey, and traveling around new york remains a nightmare. >> susie: i'm susie gharib. investors kick off november with a rally. stocks surge thanks to good news on jobs and consumer confidence. >> tom: and a new number two at ford motor compan mark fields will lead daily operationsmp >> susie: that and more tonight on nbr! >> tom: u.s. markets turned their attention back to the my today; investors ande traders liked what they heard. americans are feeling the most optimistic they have been in nearly five years about their finances and the outlook for the economy. the conference board's confidence index jumped to a reading of 72.2 last month. driving that gain, an improving job market. new claims for unemployment insance fell by 9,000 in the past week to 363,000, showing modest improvement in the jobs picture. we'll have more on jobs in a moment. as for stocks, the dow gained 136 points, the nasdaq was upel 42, the s
>> this is nbr. captioning sponsored by wpbt >> tom: good evening. i'm tom hudson. millions remain in the dark tonight, gasoline is running short in new jersey, and traveling around new york remains a nightmare. >> susie: i'm susie gharib. investors kick off november with a rally. stocks surge thanks to good news on jobs and consumer confidence. >> tom: and a new number two at ford motor compan mark fields will lead daily operationsmp >> susie: that and more...
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diane eastabrook, nbr, chicago. >> tom: tomorrow on nbr, our friday "market monitor" guest says, cliff or no cliff, next year will be bullish for stocks and the economy. haverford investments' hank smith will join us. finally, kfc at 35,000 feet. starting saturday, kfc meals will be available on some japan airlines flights. it's being billed as "air kentucky fried chicken." travelers will get a two-piece chicken meal with flatbread and coleslaw. why kfc and not sushi? the fast food chain is very popular in japan, especially during the holiday season. that's "nightly business report" for thursday, november 29. we want to remind you this is the time of year your public television station seeks your support. on behalf of your local station, thank you for your support. good night, everyone. we'll see you online at nbr.com, and back here tomorrow night. captioning sponsored by wpbt captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> join us anytime at nbr.com. there, you'll find full episodes of the program, complete show transcripts and all the market stats. also follows us on our f
diane eastabrook, nbr, chicago. >> tom: tomorrow on nbr, our friday "market monitor" guest says, cliff or no cliff, next year will be bullish for stocks and the economy. haverford investments' hank smith will join us. finally, kfc at 35,000 feet. starting saturday, kfc meals will be available on some japan airlines flights. it's being billed as "air kentucky fried chicken." travelers will get a two-piece chicken meal with flatbread and coleslaw. why kfc and not sushi?...
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darren gersh, nbr, washington. re >> tom: retail sales moved higher in october as retailers closed their bookon closed their books on the month before sandy rushed ashore. macy's surprised with a better than expected 4% sales gains; kohl's and target also fared s ll. 5%, while nordstrom was the standout. the high-end retailer posting a near 10% sales gain. >> susie: and auto sales moved higher in october, despite hurricane sandy crimping sales in the final days of the month. sales at g.m. rose almost 5% on strength in its cadillac and buick brands. at ford, sales barely budged, up just four tenths of a percent. the auto maker believes the massive storm cost the industry as many as 25,000 sales in the last three days of the month. chrysler was up 10%, led by its ram pickup truck. toyota's sales were up 16%, while honda gained about half that. also from ford today, some management news that looks like a succession plan. mark fields was tapped to be chief operating officer, a move seen as steering him to eventually ta
darren gersh, nbr, washington. re >> tom: retail sales moved higher in october as retailers closed their bookon closed their books on the month before sandy rushed ashore. macy's surprised with a better than expected 4% sales gains; kohl's and target also fared s ll. 5%, while nordstrom was the standout. the high-end retailer posting a near 10% sales gain. >> susie: and auto sales moved higher in october, despite hurricane sandy crimping sales in the final days of the month. sales...
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just look for the "nbr-u" tab. >> susie: that's "nightly business report" for monday, november 19. and be sure to join us tomorrow, fed chairman bernanke speaks in new york, and tom, we'll be there covering what he says about the economy, and the fiscal cliff. >> tom: looking forward to it susie, good night everyone. we'll see you online at: www.nbr.com and back here tomorrow night. captioning sponsored by wpbt captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org ♪) (♪ theme music ) matt elmore: (♪) welcome to imagemakers a weekly showcase featuring the best short films from around the world. stay tuned and enjoy the filmmakers of tomorrow
just look for the "nbr-u" tab. >> susie: that's "nightly business report" for monday, november 19. and be sure to join us tomorrow, fed chairman bernanke speaks in new york, and tom, we'll be there covering what he says about the economy, and the fiscal cliff. >> tom: looking forward to it susie, good night everyone. we'll see you online at: www.nbr.com and back here tomorrow night. captioning sponsored by wpbt captioned by media access group at wgbh...